Teaching Philosophy
Creating Goals
My goal is for students to enjoy learning, believe in their abilities, and learn from their discoveries. By building individual relationships with each student, I encourage students to celebrate their ability to learn and develop as a unique individual.
My goal is for students to enjoy learning, believe in their abilities, and learn from their discoveries. By building individual relationships with each student, I encourage students to celebrate their ability to learn and develop as a unique individual.
- By fostering an individual relationship with each student built upon trust and respect, I hope to create an environment where students feel valued and comfortable. By celebrating independence and creativity, students learn to take risks with their ideas and grow confident in themselves as learners and individuals. I believe this to be one of the most valuable things to inspire in children. I believe relationships are the gateway through which I can provide encouragement, guide learning, and utilize engaging tools and resources.
- By intriguing students through the use of captivating materials, I encourage a natural passion to discover. These experiences inspire questions and deeper understanding that lead to higher level thinking, especially when combined with teacher guidance.
- By modeling assignments and concepts, students are able to see expectations. With that frame of reference, they can creatively tackle problems on their own or with guidance from a peer or me. Through repeated exposure, confidence is built and students are able to apply their knowledge.
Achieving Goals
My goal is to create a learning environment that allows every student be successful and feel valued.
Students learn by…
I will…
- doing
- observing
- asking questions
- exploring
I will…
- give students the freedom to explore with hands-on learning
- model being inquisitive by asking questions while I am engaged in an experience
- encourage students to look closely and ask questions in their heads, to their peers, and to adults
- model and inspire curiosity when trying something new or by looking at something familiar in a different way
Students learn in a…
- safe environment
- comfortable environment
- caring environment
- collaborative environment
I will…
- set up a classroom environment, where taking risks and trying is more important than getting the right answers
- create this environment by reiterating that a willingness to try is the first step to success
- build individual relationships with each student, so that students know that I care about them
- encourage students to consult their peers
Students learn when they are…
- interested
- encouraged
- inspired
- motivated
I will…
- create a sense of mystery and excitement in my lessons to keep students engaged and curious
- teach interactive lessons that support participation and movement
- modify concepts and ideas to the students’ level, by using familiar adjectives and building from their schema
My personal goal is to continue to learn and develop as a teacher, inspirer, motivator, and supporter.
I will...
- reflect upon and evaluate my teaching practices
- be flexible and open to new possibilities
- listen and evaluate students’ beliefs, ideas, and experiences
- be willing to try new techniques and strategies
- collaborate with fellow teachers and staff